davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
ORANGE COUNTY COURT
Decision for plaintiffs in Farnham and
Chamberlin VS.. Town of Xershire

Chamberlin VS.. Town of Vershire.
The case of Jesse l.. Reno Blk VS.. Moses
Spear, hired mans suit for wages, was
given to the jury at 10 O'Clock a. m, Thurs
day and after half hours consideration
verdict was rendered for the plaintiff to
recover of defendant S14.3S, about the
amount of plaintiffs claim. George l..
Stowe and K. NJ. Harvey for plaintiff,
Charles II. Heath and j. X. Darling for
defendant.
The next case Farnham and Chamber
lin VS.. town of Nershlre, occupied Thurs
day and the forenoon Friday. This was
an action of general assumpsit for legal
services rendered John MOrey in chan
Gerry suit for foreclosure of his homestead
at the request of S. B. Darling, overseer
OF defendant town. The defense was
that 5. b. Darling never employed the
plalntll1 In his capacity as overseer, and,
II he did that this action of his did not
bind the town. Roswell Farnham and
X: NJ. Harvey for the plaintiff. j. II.
Watson and Charles H. Heath for defend
ant. Friday morning r. NJ. Harvey de-
llVered the closing argument to the jury
and Judge Royce finished his charge at
III O'Clock Il. m. After an hours consider
alton the jury returned verdict for the
plaintiff to recover s465.9S and special
verdict for 1882 which was not included
In the general verdict. The defendant
Will go to the Supreme Court on the ques-
ton OF whether the overseer's employ
ment of attorney can bind the town
The Jurors have been discharged and has
taken recess till Tuesday morning when
court cases will be heard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
MURDER AT BRATTLEBORO
THE BODY OF A WOMAN FOUND IN
THE CONNECTICUT RIVER
with Large Cash in her Head and Other
indications of Foul Play-Last Seen
with Negro with Whom She is
Known to Have OuarreIIed.

BRATTLEBoRo, June 19-The body of
Helen A. Burt, a woman about an yyos
| found in the Connecticut river onnosite
the depot this morning Foul NAV is
plainly evident from a large cash IN the
head and the victims skirts being drawn
up and tied over her head The woman
mad been staying in the families of Will
liam 1rendall, an Englishman, and John
Sugland, a negro, the latter of whom
bears hard reputation. She was last seen
IN Sugland' rs company on the railroad track
Friday. The testimony of Sugland's chill
dren show that he and the deceased had
an alteration some day last week, when
he Knocked her over the table Her
pocketbook was found in her stockineand
her jewelry was intact.
Sugland is wood chopper and has been
IN TINS vicinity about 10 years. The body
was taken in charge by the Brattleboro
authorities who are taking steps to appre-
bend the suspected murdere.
Ihe Arrest of the Negro jugland-A Mys-
FERROUS Affair.
BRATTLEBoRO, June 20.-.John Sugland.
the negro suspected of the murder of
Helen A. Burt, whose body was found in
the Connecticut river yesterday, was ar
rested this noon and locked up to await
Cne posi- mortem examination on the re-
mains of the unfortunate GIRL which was
made by Drs. Holton, Coulard and Kirk
land this afternoon The examination
disclosed the unmistakable fact that muir
der had been committed. The preliminary
examination of Sugland will be held to-
morrow morning. Ex-Congressman TYLER
ana District Attorney Haskins have been
retained by the town to assist States AT
torney Mann in the prosecution Martin
ana Waterman will act for the defence.
l. ne affair causes intense excitement here
where Sugand has been known AS
desperate character for some years, his
name being associated with other myster-
lous crimes. Inquiries were made to-
night from Rochester, y. Y. as to the
former home of Helen Burt, the victim.
who Is supposed to have formerly lived in
Rutland. There is a suspicion that the
mans body found at Turner's Falls some
days since is in some way connected with
this crime. Every effort is being made To
sift the horrible affair.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
ANOTHER FIRE AT sVANTON.
Prouty's Planning Mill, Halls Bottling
House and Tarble's Tenement
Burned-Loss $4,000

SWANToN, June 19.-This morning at .
o'clock fire broke out in Prouty's planning
mill destroying the same, together with
George Billiards. building, Tarbles tene-
ment and damaged the covered bridge $500
Total loss $4,000. Tarbles tenement was
occupied by p. w. Bellrose, "A. VI. Duckett
Ed Doyle and the Belot sisters, all of
whom lost most of their household goods
Prouty's mill and machinery were insured
in theVermont Mutual for g, 900; Billiard
building was insured in the New England
of Rutland for $500. H. W. Halls soda
bottling establishment was in this build
ing and he losses s., 900, with no insurance,
The bridge was insured in the Springfield
for 81, 900.
The origin of the fire is unknown
but 1t is believed to have been caused by
boys who sleep on the shavings. The COW
cred bridge was well afire at one time and
only the determined work of the citizens
and the absence OF wind prevented gen
eral contlagration. If the fire had reached
the east side of.the river the grst mills, tan
merry and marble mills would have gone AS
there is no means of fighting fire. 1t was
necessary to destroy a section of the bridge
in order to save it. Swanton's system of
water works which is contracted for to be
completed November l, would have been
appreciated this morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
THE RAILWAY MURDER MYSTERY.
The Self-Confessed Murderer of the I'm
known Girl Tells His Story

ST. LOUIS, June 16.-There is in iail at
Salem, H., man who says his name is
Caspar Strumback and that he committed
the murder at Railway, n. j., last March.
He makes confession, in which he saws
that he was steamship steward by occu-
patton, and that on the 18th of last March
he was on spree with q Swede named
john The two went to RAILWAY and
were greatly under the influence of liuuor
when they saw young girl across the
railway common, carrying small basket.
The Swede, who seemed to know the girl,
started toward her and she ran.
He called to her several times, address
ing her as Clara" and telling her to
stop. Seeing that she would not heed his
commands he ran after her. Just as he
overlook her he picked up piece of
board and struck her again. Just then
Strumback, came up, and actuated by
ferocity born of liquor, pulled out his
knife, and saying he would do his part,
stopped over the PROSTATE form of the
girl and cut her throat. He insists that
he thought and still thinks, the girl was
dead before he touched her. After the kill
ing, which, according to the confession,
was on the 18th of last March about
o'clock p. M. but which, according to the
Va thS SoNclHo VI new JtI-
sey, occurred on Match %, the two men
went directly to New York city, where
they continued their spree for several
days. They then separated ana only met
once afterward.
Strumback then intended to ship for
another voyage, but seems to have been
conscience stricken, and imagined that
the officers were on his track. The idea
finally struck him that he would 90 West
and try to make a fresh start in life among
strange people. Accordingly he started
forward, arriving at the little town of
luka, in Marion county, ILL.,, where he
worked as farm laborer.
But suspicion was aroused by his strange
actions and he finally confessed, the sub
stance OF which has been given above. On
the strength of this confession the man
was taken into custody and Jailed at
Salem, the county seat. The officers at
Salem have received picture of the MUIR
dered girl, taken after she was dead.
They showed ii to the prisoner Yesterday
and he recognized it. He could not give
very definite information of his COMPANION
on the night of the murder, but saws in
his trunk, at No. 200 Chatham street, near
the Bowery, New York, is picture Of the
man.
Strumback halls from BROOKLYN. and il
formerly of Urich, Germany. He has
only been in the United Stntes about
year, and is about 25 years old, five feet
Two inches in height, weighs l25 pounds,
mas blue eyes, heavy auburn hair and
several weeks glowth of beard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
VERMONT SONS OF VETERANS.
Col. John f. Foxs's First General Order
StaHAppointments.
The following order has just been is
HEADQUARTERS VERMONT DIVISION
SONS OF VETERANS, U. s. A.
BURLINGTON, June ID, 1887


sued:
HEADQUARTERS VERMONT DIVISION
SONS OF VETERANS, U. 5. A.,
BURLINGTON, June 10, 1887.
General Order No l.
no the officers ga and members of Vermont di-
NlslOH, sons OF veterans. Greeting
AT the fifth annual encampment, held We'd
nesday, June |, 1887, in G.. A. X. hall, Burning.
ton, VI, was elected colonel commanding
this division, the position in our order + he
highest in the State. | fully appreciate the
honor you have bestowed upon me, and take
TINS opportunity to sincerely thank the broth
ers for their confidence and trust that we
may work together in harmony aud unity for
the promotion OF the interest and welfare of
our order.
Tue following officers were elected and in.
stalled: colonel, John f. Fox, Burlington :;
lieutenant colonel. .. K. Leonard BiuttIe,
boro mnjrr p. T. Griswo'd, Bennington: di-
vision council f. l.. Eaton, Montpelier F. II
Alien, Burlington; John NJ Nash Middle
bury.
hereby announce the following appoint
ments on my statf: Chaplain. +. l.. Eaton
Montpelier chief of staff, Il. II. Allen Bur-
hngton; special aide, George L. Wright, Bur
ington, with the rank of captain; udiutant
+. l.. thomas, burlington; quartermaster, II.
5. Holton, burlington; inspector, John NJ
Nash. Mddlebury mastering officer, c. A.
Searle. ST. Adams judge advocate, w. B. Sar-
gent, ST. Johnsbury; sergeant major, l.. f..
Marsh, Burington; quartermaster sergeant
+. r. Wells, Burlington, with the rank of first
lieutenant they will be obeyed and respect
AS have not completed my list OF aides.de
camp, shall be unable to announce them I'M
I'll my next general order.
ANY oil the camps needing supplies will no.
tlly TINS Office as soon rs convenient, as an
order Will be sent headquarters soon tor a
new stock.
The next quarterly reports, for the quarter
cnilng June 30 with the per capita tax of 1915
cents, as voted at the recent encampmcnt
VIII soon he due. trust that the captain of
every camp Will attend to ii, and see that the
same is forwarded ut once, so that the divls-
ION may make prompt returns to the com
mander-in- chief.
1t is my desire that every brother shall
keep himself well informed as to what is be-
ing done throughout the country, for his own
benefit for the interest of his camp and also
tor the good of the order at large To secure
TINS end | would recommend that every
brother have his name placed on the sub
scription list of that grand Official organ pub
lished in the interest of the sons of veterans
at No. ~ Panorama Place, Chicago, The Ma
ttOndl ReueiUe.
Hoping to receive the hearty co. operation
of the OIL ,ers and brothers of this division to
bring "Old Vermont" to the front.
lrcmaln. most respectfully,
Yours in +. G. and L.,
JOHN Il. Fox,
Colonel Commanding
+. l., THOMAS,
Adjutant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
GAS EXPLOSION AT RUTLAND
Sadly WreckinC the Town Clerks Office
In

ana IDJurlng the Clerk.
A terrific gas explosion occurred Satur-
day morning at the town clerks office in
Rutland, originating inside the vault.
The gas leaked in the pipe, which extends
INTO the vault, and, having been escaping
all night with no possible means of escape
the volume of gas which had accumulated
was very great. ROlln Clark, a clerk.
opened the vault as usual and went inside
and on lighting match the explosion oc-
CURED. 1t blew the inside iron door off
ITS hinges, driving it outward into the
Office, bringing it into contact with the
wainscoting, which it tore up consider
ably. The main volume of gas having
lett the iron door on one side of the room,
1t pressed outward to the front door,
breaking all the glass both in the
lower and upper parts of the en-
trance to the office itself, throwing
loose articles which lay around the
department in every possible direction.
In the meantime Mr.. Clark was pushed
by the awful force of the explosion to one
corner of the vault, where he was tightly
penned, unconsciously, for few moments.
Notwithstanding, Mr.. Clark got very bad
~ scared with the flame and somewhat
bruised by the wild pressure so suddenly
brought to bear upon him. Fortunately
Tor the town, none of the records were
damaged except few unimportant papers
winch lay loosely on the top of the cases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
TRACK TALK.

The attributed cause of the recent Pow
nal accident was the springing of switch,
but the secure condition of the switch at
that point has led to a more careful ex-
animation. 1t is thought the fange of
the rail at the cross-over was misplaced.
At the annual meeting of the Ogdens-
burgh and Lake Champlain railroad com
pany on the 18th inst, these directors
were elected: w. j. Averill of Ogdens.
burgh, j. X. Langdon of Montpelier, S.
A. Kellogg of Pittsburgh, +. S. Stran-
ahan of st, Albans, ID, w. Lawrence of
Malone, W. A. Haskell of Boston, b. b.
Smalley of Burlington, S. A. Carlton and
Henry l.. Mills and Stern Morse of Bos.
ton, j. w. Hobart, j. Gregory Smith and
T.. G. Smith of St. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
Good Results In Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of
Chattanooga, Tenn writes, that he was ser-
ously afflicted with a severe cold that settled
on his lungs; had tried many remedies with
out benefit. Being induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, did SO and
was entirely cured by use of few bottles
Since which time he Las used it in his family
for all Conghs and Colds with best results
This is the experience of thousands whose
lives have been saved by this wonderful Dis
oovery. Trial bottles free at Beaupre & Low
rvs Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24

Edwin Decker of Swanton has chal-
lenged John Mcmahon for wrestling
match and has deposited 800 forfeit
money. Mcmahon has also deposited the
same amount to cover that left by Decker,
and says he will meet Decker in st. Al,
bans July to make arrangements for the
the time and place. Mcmahon wrestles in
Boston to-day and has engagements up
to JULY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24

Steele's Little Bile Pills are without an equal
Tor stimulating the liver to healthy action, and
creating proper secretion of bile. thus re-
curing constipation, Indigestion and inducing
a healthy circulation OF the blood, without
are small but effective; free from nauseating
propensities and gripping pains, and do not in
terfere In their action with the ordinary rout-
be had, for % cts'per bottle, OF w. IL. Zottman
* Co., and Bellrose & Grant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON
The Monument and the Celebration-The
Committee of arrangements.


Committee of arrangements.
A meeting of the board of directors of
the Bennington Battle Monument associa-
ton was held at Bennington Wednesday
Gov. Ormsbee in the chair. Ex-Gov.
Prescott of New Hampshire, the president
of the association, was elected president
OF the day for the celebration on August
l6, in connection with laying the corner
stone OF the monument. A committee of
arrangements was appointed. consisting
of the governor of the State er-OfciO,
chairman, and Gen. John G. Mccullough,
the Hon. John V. Hall and John r. Shurt-
leff To this committee was assigned the
duty of selecting the speakers, the appoint
ment of the chief marshal and the invita-
tion of the guests of the association No
set Grafton is expected. No funds of the
association can be used to defray the eX-
penses of the celebration. Private enter
prise is expected to provide for these.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
the Congregational General Conventions.
To the Editor of the Free Press:

the Congregational General Convention.
To the Editor of the Free Press:
Attendance again upon the general con-
vention of the Congregational ministers
and churches of Vermont after an alb
sence of five or six years, impresses me
more than ever before with its popularity
and excellence. 1t is in marked contrast
&C its annual gatherings with most other
ecclesiastical bodies as Episcopal, Metho-
dist, Presbyterian and Baptist. In the
Episcopal conventions the bishop theoreti-
cally and practically takes precedence,
being of higher order than any priest or
deacon or lay brother. In the Methodist
conference this official, though he is not of
high rank, but only prtmlS inter pdreS is
hardly less conspicuous as director if not
dictator. In the Presbyterian general as
sembly and synod, while no one is CON
additionally superior in rank, the great
est respect Is paid to the moderator and
stated clerk, especially when like the late
DIR. Hatfield, he is a clerk of a third of
century's service. Such man like John
quincy Adams in the house of represen-
tatives or Edmunds in the senate has
great advantage over others. He sets at
the right hand of the moderator as his in
falliDle prompter. After these comes
some metropolitan minister, like DR.. John
Hall or Adams of New York, the secreta.
AiSo vi VIC Dool 10 anu SOlHe JuuRe VI law
yer of national reputation, like Strong
and Jessup. These bring to the assembly
the knowledge, experience and weight of
character that give steadiness, dignity and
efficiency to its deliberations and deliver
ances. While there is an absence of nota-
bles and titles in our convention there is
no want of talent, knowledge, experience
in deliberation, readiness and independ-
ence in debate and aptness to bring the
matters of the body to a successful issue.
Our president and our clerk are not nov
ices nor reed shaken with the wind. In
fact the sessions OF the body closed to-
day at Swanton, for order and efficiency
in the conduct of business, for fraternal
union among the brethren, for devotion
to the interests of the convention and the
churches represented in it, and the up
building of the kingdom of Christ at
home and abroad, would take high rank
among the ecclesiastical gatherings of the
land And this its record shows. 1t
marks an advance in conversions to Christ
and gathering into the church of Christ
in benevolent contributions, plans and
work for enlargement and in short all
along the line. ABB.
Williston, June 1887.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
Blaine in England.

LONDON, June l6.-Blaine arrived at
southampton to-day and will probably re-
main in that city few days. He en-
phatically refuses to disclose his nro-
gramme. All his party are we'll. Mr..
Pendleton, United States consul, met the
the hotel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
THE C0NGREGATI0NALISTS
CLOSING SESSION OF THEIR ANNUAL
STATE CONVENTION,
Interesting Services Thursday-List of
Omcers Elected for the Ensuing Year
Resolutions Adopted - The Com
mittees and Appointments.

SwANToN, June 1G.-The 92d annual
convention of the Congregational churches
of Vermont closed this forenoon, after a
pleasant and profitable season of three
days. The convention is pronounced to
be the best held for years and all speak in
high terms of the hospitality of Swanton.
Much credit is due to the local pastor,
Rev. j. II. Babbitt, for the success of the
meeting. The usual early morning prayer
meeting was held, Rev. G.. H. Guild lead
ing. The convention was called to order
at $50 and prayer offered by Rev. NJ. c.
Stebbins. After roll call the following
. resolution was adopted by rising vote
Resolucd, That this convention desires here
by to express its appreciation of the rare hos
pitality with when we have been received in
Swanton. To the sister churches for their
Christian fellowship,; to the red ribbon
boys" who have guided us ; to this church
and congregation and to their beloved pas
tor whose Christian courtesy and untring
energy we admire we are truly thankful.
1t was voted that Rev, j. II. Babbitt
the corresponding secretary, and the
scribe, Rev. G. L. Guild, be Ia committee
on printing the mnutas of the conven-
ton. The committee of arrangements
named for preacher, Rev, l.. l.. Bates, ID.
d., with Rev, c. NJ Samson, ID. d., alter
nate, which was approved The officers
as follows:
President-Rev. Edward Halves. d. d.
Vice President-llon. Roswell Farm
ham.
Secretary-Rev C. H. Merrill
Treasurer. c. Emery,
Trustees-Rev. Henry Fairbanks, Phi.
D., Hon. John A. Page, Rev. A. Stevens,
D. d., j. W. Hickok, Secretary d. NJ
Camp.
Fairbanks Board of Education-Rev. f.
7. Fairbanks, Rev. Henry Fairbanks, Phi.
D., J. Q. Emery, Rev. w. S. Hazen, Rev.
j. H. Hincks.
The Fairbanks Board for the Relief of
Minister'S. G. Stinson, Deacon G. F.
Thompson, Rev c. G. McIntire, Deacon
q. NJ Sykes, Rev. f. T. Fairbanks.
For Reporters and Receivers-The old
board with the following changes Add-
son conference, Rev. NJ. G. Stebbins
Orange conference, Rev. Henry Cum
mings Orleans conference, Deacon G.. +.
Ranney.
Delegates to Other Bodies-Vermont
Methodist conference, Rev. +. p. Wild
substitute, Rev. j. H. Babbitt. Vermont
Baptist convention, Rev. NJ. C. Stebbins;
Baptist yearly meeting, Rev. +. w. Kelly,
Rev. G. B. Moody.
Committee on Vermont Churches-Dea-
con G. F. Thompson, NJ. H. Buckham,
ID. d., Rev w. ). Hayes, Rev. f. p Wild,
Rev. G. w. Phillips.
Sunday-school Committee-Rev j. II.
Babbitt, Rev. V. NJ. Hardy, Prof. w. A.
Deering.
Committee on Divorce and Family
Rev. C. S. Smith, NJ. II. Buckham, ID. b.,
Hon, Frederick Billings.
>, Committee on Evangelizaton = Rev.
Henry Fairbanks Rev. G. c. McIntre,
Rev. r. G. Flagg, Rev. l.. ii. Elliot.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
Rev. &. Van NOrden ID. ID.

NEW YORK, June 16.-The University
of the City of New York at its commence
ment this evening conferred the degree of
D. ID. on Rev. Charles Van Norden of
Springfield, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
500 Houses Burned and Seven Persons
Iaa

LONDON, Jnne l6.-There has been a
great conflagration in Botuschany, Rou-
mania. Eight hundred houses were de-
stroyed and seven persons killed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
G. A. Martin of Bradford Insolveut.

BRADFORD, June 16-G. A. Martin
dealer in stoves and tin ware has been
attached and will go into insolvency.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-08-11

quaintance for You. Dr.. Brown, for 10
has left You every farthing II pos-
sessed."
Good gracious! why?" was IN I
could say.
1T will amount to eco. 900, rather
more than less; it's all invested in
Chinese AS, except the cash at the
bank. But there is condition; I will
read it to YOU"
he pulled document from his peck
ct and read as follows:
''But l attach q condition to the
above bequest; it is that the said Rob
ert Brown. doctor Of medicine, shall
devote four hours of his time DER
diem. and . sum of not less
than f5OO per annum. to the
amelioration of the condition of
poor Chinese in London, and
that he shall devote some portion of
his time to the study of the Chinese
language"
Il congratulate you. DR.. Brown"
S~U TIC attorney. suppose you
will accept the conditions, and prove
the will at once?"
OF course 1 accepted. I asked Nh.
Blenkinsopp to dinner. one Of our din
ners. and he shed tears of gratitude as
he swallowed the vegetable curry and
tamarind fish for which we arc % just
~ celebrated.
There is nothing moro to tell I
took the eco. 600 out of Chinese As,
and bought consols. I visit the East
end of London for four hours every
day, and. strange to say, l rather take
an interest in the work. am study
ing the Chinese language. and am now
known as Brown the Philanthropist-
London World